Instruction
1
Determine what size pot you need. Depending on the size of the clay pots are divided into odnoportsionnuyu (with a capacity of 0.15-0.75 liters) and mnogoportsionnyh (with a capacity from 1 to 30 liters).
2
The main sign of quality clay pots is a mechanical and thermal strength. It depends on the roasting. A well-fired pot emits a pure and ringing sound, has the correct form.
3
Pay attention to the thickness of the walls and bottom. It should be the same in all parts of the pot. If the thickness of the crock uneven heating can cause crack.
4
Carefully inspect the entire pot. Inside and outside should be free of cracks, scratches, swollen areas, chipping.
5
Earthenware should have a smooth layer of frosting that can be colored or colorless. The glaze protects the porous ceramic body from the penetration of fats, liquids, gases. It makes the dishes shiny, water resistant, easy to washing.
6
Buying a pot for making soups, choose the one with the narrow neck. In this case, reducing the surface evaporation of the liquid.
Useful advice
Portioned clay pots can be used for serving dishes on the table.
Bought pots wash with dishwashing detergent and let them soak one hour in cold water.
Put clay pot in a large pot, fill it completely with water. On slow fire bring the water to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat and leave the pot in water until cool.
To avoid scratches, do not clean the pot hard, especially metal, sponges.
Put the pot in a cold oven. During cooking, add only hot water or broth. Pulling the pot from the oven, place it on a warm surface or cutting Board.
Bought pots wash with dishwashing detergent and let them soak one hour in cold water.
Put clay pot in a large pot, fill it completely with water. On slow fire bring the water to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat and leave the pot in water until cool.
To avoid scratches, do not clean the pot hard, especially metal, sponges.
Put the pot in a cold oven. During cooking, add only hot water or broth. Pulling the pot from the oven, place it on a warm surface or cutting Board.